The Horatio Alger Award has been presented to outstanding Americans who embody the American dream, built on hard work, perseverance and success. Through them, the Association has awarded ...

Balloting for the Horatio Alger awards rounds the final turn and enters the home stretch next week. The deadline for return of ballots circulated by the Horatio Alger Awards Committee of the ...

As the cost of college continues to rise, scholarships can help offset expenses – but finding the best options can be a ...

The Horatio Alger Association is saddened by the loss of James Earl Jones, 1997 Horatio Alger Award recipient, revered actor and inspiring public figure. Mr. Jones overcame early challenges ...

Twelve years ago, Gillian Flynn was an unemployed journalist roving Chicago with a $2 paper wine bag as a purse and a baby on ...

The award honors “exceptional leaders who have triumphed over adversity to achieve greatness.” ...

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans ... Henson is one of two scholars from Kentucky. These annual awards recognize exceptional students, who, in the face of critical financial ...

Burnett has been honored with Emmys, Golden Globes, People's Choice Awards, the Horatio Alger Award, an ACE Award, the Peabody and a Grammy. She's been honored by the Kennedy Center, received the ...

In the lead-up to its 6th annual Excellence Gala, the Horatio Alger Association of Canada today announced a significant increase in funding for its undergraduate scholarship programs.

Hero Award from the Heinz Family Philanthropies. He was named a Horatio Alger Award recipient for 2011 by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.Rohr earned his bachelor of arts ...

He was named a Horatio Alger Award recipient for 2011 by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.Rohr earned his bachelor of arts degree in 1970 from the University of Notre Dame ...